Thursday, December 29, 2011

It isn’t often that I
consider a cookbook a “good read”, however when I picked up The Fresh EggCookbook by Jennifer Trainer Thompson I was immediately
enthralled. This is a cookbook that is captivating! Thompson has a beautiful way with words and
her book is filled with stories about her backyard chicken experiences as well
as amazing recipes, and helpful hints.
She talks about the triumphs and failures that come along with raising
chickens as well as loving any animal.

The recipes in this
book are simple, clear, and absolutely delicious. I made a host of different recipes, but two
recipes were my absolute favorite. My favorite
recipe by far was the Mango Smoothie.
The smoothie was refreshing, easy to make and it was filling enough to
have for breakfast!

The other recipe that
I found very useful was the recipe for hard boiled eggs. I love hard boiled eggs, and when I first
started raising urban chickens I was excited about the prospect of having tons
of hard boiled eggs! However, every time
I attempted to make hard boiled eggs I would end up with eggs that were pitted
and impossible to peel. I learned from
Thompson that my eggs were too fresh.
She recommends in her book that you allow fresh eggs to sit several
weeks before hard boiling them. I tried
this technique, and it works! The shells
peel off easily and there are no pit marks on my eggs anymore.

I would recommend
this book to people who love to cook as well as people who have no clue how to
cook. Thompson’s recipes are simple,
healthy, and delicious!

Monday, December 26, 2011

The Cameo Effect by Nioma Stephan is a cleverly written
mystery that centers on the lives of Becky and her Aunt Jena. Due to a series of mysterious occurrences
these ladies are forced to take matters in to their own hands and become
detectives. Stephan adds a little bit of
romance to this mystery, and it is easy to find yourself eagerly turning pages
to figure out what will happen next.

It is impossible not to be nervous about the outcome of this
book because Stephan has created such well-rounded, three dimensional
characters that are easy to connect with.
As the story unfolds you find yourself emotionally involved with these
two sassy women, and you care for them just as you would your own friends.

This book is marketed as an adult mystery; however I would
have to say this book is suitable for the young adult crowd as well. Stephan’s novel has a Nancy Drew feel to it and is sure to be a favorite among mystery
lovers of all ages. With her smooth
writing style, vivid description, and honest simplicity, I can’t wait to see
what Stephan writes next. Perhaps we
will read more about Becky and Jena in the future.

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I am an avid book lover and animal lover.
I ingest and digest 4-8 books a week. I have been reviewing books for various authors, publishing companies and bloggers because I want to bring my followers the best books available. Are you looking for a good book? Read on!
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